Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook, 8th Edition

Be prepared in any clinical setting with this portable, full-color, illustrated guide. Examination tables and Aids to Differential Diagnosis tables provide easy access to the physical exam in a two-column format for each system exam. Key information includes differential diagnosis tips, pediatric variations, sample documentation, and other helpful assessment data for quick reference. Separate chapters cover age-specific exams for infants, children, adolescents, and older adults, the healthy female evaluation, as well as reporting and documenting findings for computerized charting.

Sample Documentation sections at the end of system chapters promote concise yet thorough patient charting for each system exam.

Equipment Lists, indicating needed items in preparation for each system exam, facilitate efficiency in the practice setting.

Color-coded Pediatric Variations tablesprovide a resource on differences in findings and developmental considerations for pediatric patients.

Updated Computerized Charting content reflects the shift to electronic charting in clinical practice and equips you with a current resource on what and how to chart patient data.

Over 200full-color illustrations on anatomy and physiology, exam procedures, and normal and abnormal findings offer a visual reference to performing exams and anticipated and unanticipated findings in this highly visual field.

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